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Where Did the Hata Clan Come From? Foreign Roots, Ancient Japan, and the Mystery Behind Inari Worship
English Version This is the second installment in our series on the Hata clan, the mysterious immigrant lineage often connected to the origins of Inari wor -
Where Did the Hata Clan Come From? Ancient Immigrants, Inari Worship, and Japan’s Hidden Roots
English Version Have you ever looked closely into how Japan, as a country and culture, came to be? Most people in Japan learn about the Jomon and Yayoi per -
Are Bodies Really Used as Landmarks on Everest? Inside the Death Zone Above 8,000 Meters
English Version There are 14 mountains on Earth that rise higher than 8,000 meters. All of them belong to the Himalayas or the Karakoram, and they are ofte -
Kesaran Pasaran: Japan’s Fluffy Lucky Cryptid That Falls from the Sky
English Version Published: October 19, 2019. Updated: February 16, 2020. Unlike many other UMAs, or mysterious creatures, Kesaran Pasaran has an unusually -
From Roswell to MJ-12: The Rumored History of Aliens and the U.S. Military
English Version Roswell. MJ-12. For many UFO fans, the rumored relationship between aliens and the U.S. military is almost an American mythology of its own -
The Deadliest 8,000-Meter Peaks: Death Rates on the World’s 14 Highest Mountains
English Version Most people know that Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. But do you know how many mountains on Earth rise above 8,000 mete -
Festival and Ritual Legends of Nara: Echoes of the Past
Explore the eerie and captivating tales of festivals and rituals that have shaped Nara's ancient sites, where the spirits of the past still linger in the mists of time. -
Why You Should Be Careful When Throwing Away Dolls in Japan
English Version Do you own any dolls? Dolls and stuffed animals can be adorable. Some people grew up playing with Licca-chan or Jenny dolls, while others m -
Whispers of the Tohoku Mountains: Folktales and Legends from Japan’s Enigmatic Villages
Discover the haunting beauty of Tohoku's mountain villages through their rich tapestry of folktales, where legends intertwine with the landscape, revealing the eerie yet captivating side of Japanese culture. -
Do Oni Gather at T-Junctions? Japan’s Eerie Folklore About Three-Way Roads and Corner Houses
English Version Intersections, corners, and side streets are such ordinary parts of daily life that we rarely think twice about them. But in Japan, the hum
